Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, USAA and the Air & Space Forces Association have joined forces to surprise retired U.S. Marine Craig Mazeska and his son with a trip to this month’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Stroud, who has already won the AP and Pro Football Writers Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, is the favorite to win the NFL’s Rookie of the Year award during the Super Bowl festivities in Las Vegas.
Prairie View’s Bubba McDowell to coach in All-Star HBCU Legacy Bowl
Prairie View coach Bubba McDowell has replaced departed Florida A&M coach Willie Simmons on the coaching staff as a 2024 All-Star HBCU Legacy Bowl coach, joining new South Carolina State coach Chennis Berry for Team Robinson. “Definitely excited/honored along with some of my staff to help coach these young men/players with other awesome coaches from other HBCUs,” McDowell tweeted. “Blessing…!!!” Howard’s coach Larry Scott and Virginia Union’s Alvin Parker will coach Team Gaither. The HBCU Legacy Bowl game will be played Feb. 24 in New Orleans.
UH’s Jamal Shead makes Bob Cousy Award Top 10 list
University of Houston point guard Jamal Shead has been picked as one of the Top 10 candidates for the Bob Cousy Award. The Manor product is averaging 11.7 points and is among the Big 12’s top-five in assists per game (5.9), steals (2.3) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.93). The Cousy Award, which recognizes the nation’s top point guard, is presented by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Jaida Belton sparks TSU women’s hoops team
Texas Southern sophomore post player Jaida Belton had a career night with 24 points and 18 rebounds during the Tigers’ 61-55 win over Alabama A&M.
Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore has been on fire
Rockets rookie swingman Cam Whitmore has been on fire off the bench, scoring 19 against the Nets and 20 against the Lakers in back-to-back games.
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